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Court Proceedings for Lieut. James Triplett; Barracks for Officers
Refers to court proceedings for Lieutenant James Triplett. States that it is proper for the US to provide barracks for officers, distinguishing between captain and field officer. Requests information …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Count Rumford's proposed visit to the US, etc
Responds to the request from Count Rumford to visit the United States, where he was born, if possible, for the purpose of donating his collection of military materials to an academy. McHenry forwarded …
Rufus King PapersCorrespondence with Count Rumford
Recounts conference with Count Rumford (Benjamin Thompson).
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Correspondence with Col. Adden
Encloses correspondence with Colonel Adden regarding the discharge of 2 of his apprentices.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Correspondence on troop movements
General MacPherson informs McHenry that it is "utterly impossible" to move the particular troops in question sooner than Wednesday morning.
James McHenry PapersCorrespondence on military matters and French diplomacy
Tracy discusses controversy surrounding a particular officer that he had previously recommended for commission, but stands by other recommendations. Tracy also discusses diplomatic relations with the …
James McHenry PapersCorrects Assumption of Pinckney's Command in Tennessee and Georgia
Returns copy of letter to Colonel Hamtramck. Reminds him that troops in Tennessee and the Georgia frontier were under General Pinckney's command. Seeks transportation assistance from the Secretary of …
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Copy of the Requisition
Hodgdon should send a copy of the requisition for quartermaster's stores that Wilkins made to the Secretary of War after his arrival in Philadelphia.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Copy of Classes
Before the enclosed was sealed, Mackey forgot to ask Hodgdon for a copy of his classes in the Military and Quartermaster's departments. He needs a copy to adjust his accounts.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Convention
Washington thanks McHenry for forwarding a copy of J.B. Bordley's Essays and Notes on Husbandry (1799). Discusses the complications of international politics, the Convention of 1800, and allegations …
Gilder Lehrman Collection.Contracts for Arms in Maryland, Etc.
Annely informs Hodgdon that through the appoinment he got from the Secretary of the Treasury with the consent of the Secretary of War, he negotiated several contracts in Maryland that caused him some …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Contractors for Provisions
Leonard tells Hamilton of the difficulty of dealing with contractors to keep his men supplied with provisions, etc.
Abiel Leonard CollectionContinued Peace with Creek Indians; Funds & Plans for Fortifications at Baltimore & Boston
Adams is pleased to learn from Colonel Hawkins that peace with the Creek Indians is still assured. Inquires about the state of fortifications in Baltimore and Boston harbors, as well as the sums …
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